German Officer Biography

Wilhelm Melchert

Born8.1.1894 at Brandenburg
Died
First Joined8.3.1913
Became LtInf.Regt.148 19.6.14
Prewar ServiceII/Inf.Regt.7 1.10.36
PromotionsObstlt 1.10.36
Oberst 1.8.39
Gen.Maj. 1.2.43
CommandInf.Ers.Regt.28 1.9.39
Inf.Regt.417 1.12.39
Tr.Ub.Platz Thorn 29.12.41
Awards